Wheel & Tire Protrusion in South Carolina
South Carolina has no verified fender-coverage or tire-protrusion requirement for passenger cars. Its only fender rule limits the difference between front and rear fender height.
Verified against primary sources · September 2026
What the law says
South Carolina has no fender-coverage or tire-protrusion requirement for passenger cars; splash-guard requirements (§ 56-5-5200) reach only trucks, trailers, and buses. The fender rule that does exist, § 56-5-4445, limits front-to-rear fender height difference — the squat law — rather than tire coverage.
Specific Limits
- Related rule
- front fender height may not differ 4 or more inches from the rear
- Protrusion limit
- none
Frequently Asked Questions
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